Officials have now confirmed that 22 people are dead, as well as the suspected gunman, following a mass shooting in Nova Scotia.

Here is a look at some of the victims who lost their lives in the tragedy:

Const. Heidi Stevenson

Stevenson was an RCMP constable who had worked with the police force for 23 years. In a written statement, Nova Scotia RCMP Commanding Officer Lee Bergerman described Stevenson as a loving wife who “lived for her family” and worked tirelessly for her community.

“Heidi answered the call of duty and lost her life while protecting those she served,” Bergerman’s statement read.

Lisa McCully

The Nova Scotia Teachers' Union confirmed Monday that educator Lisa McCully is among the victims of the tragic shooting.

The union said she worked at Debert Elementary School, located approximately 25 kilometres east of Portapique, N.S., where it is believed the gunman began his rampage on Saturday night.

In the statement, her colleagues described McCully as a “passionate teacher” and as “a shining love” in the lives of her friends and family.

Heather O’Brien

The Victorian Order of Nurses confirmed Monday that licensed practical nurse Heather O’Brien was killed in the devastating shooting over the weekend.

In a statement released Monday, VON Canada said O’Brien was a wife, mother, and grandmother who worked as a nurse for close to 17 years.

Kristen Beaton

Beaton, who also worked for the Victorian Order of Nurses as a continuing care assistant, was killed in the mass shooting. VON Canada described Beaton as a young wife and mother who began working for the organization approximately six years ago.

“All of our frontline care providers are heroes. Yesterday, two of those heroes, Heather O’Brien and Kristen Beaton, were taken from their families, and from VON. We mourn their loss, and we mourn for their families,” VON Canada’s statement read.

Sean McLeod and Alanna Jenkins

The daughter of Wentworth, N.S. resident Sean McLeod confirmed that her father and his wife Alanna Jenkins are among the deceased. McLeod worked as a correctional officer at the Springhill Institution for more than 20 years and Jenkins also worked in corrections at the Nova Institution for Women in Truro, N.S.

Greg and Jamie Blair

The family of Greg and Jamie Blair confirmed that the couple was killed in the deadly rampage this past weekend. The two ran a company that provides service, sales, and installation of natural gas and propane units. The couple had two small children, who are now in the care of their grandparents. Greg Blair is also survived by two older sons from a previous relationship.

Dawn and Frank Gulenchyn

Durham Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer John Henry confirmed that Dawn and Frank Gulenchyn, two long-time Durham residents, are among the dead.

According to Henry, Dawn Gulenchyn was a former employee of Hillsdale Terraces, a long-term care home in Oshawa, but retired in 2019.

“Our hearts go out to their family and all families affected by this senseless tragedy,” Henry’s statement read.

Jolene Oliver, Aaron Tuck and Emily Tuck

The sister of Jolene Oliver confirmed that the three family members were the neighbours of the suspected gunman. Emily Tuck, 17, was remembered by her aunt as an intelligent girl who was deciding whether to continue her education by pursuing art or welding. The teen’s father was 45 and her mother, who worked as a waitress for most of her life, was set to celebrate her 40th birthday later this year.

Gina Goulet

Gina Goulet, a 54-year-old resident of Shubenacadie, N.S., was also killed in the mass shooting. Her daughter said Goulet beat cancer on two separate occasions and had almost fully recovered when she was murdered. Goulet worked as a denturist for 27 years but her daughter could not say whether she knew the gunman, who also worked in the field. Her daughter said Goulet loved salsa, angling, and often travelled to Cuba, the place “where she was the happiest.”

Corrie Ellison

The 42-year-old Truro resident was visiting his father in Portapique when he was killed, his father confirmed.

Ellison’s friend Ashley Fennell described him as “a beautiful soul” who had no children but loved kids.

“I would call him, and it didn't matter what he was doing, he would jump for me,” she said.

Tom Bagley

Bagley’s neighbours in Wentworth, N.S. said Bagley was a military veteran and retired firefighter. He was killed Sunday morning as he walked toward a burning home on Hunter Road.

Bagley died while “trying to help,” his daughter Charlene Bagley said.

“If you knew him, you knew that was just who he was all the time,” she wrote in a Facebook post.

Bagley served as a firefighter at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport from 1975 to 2006, a spokeswoman for the airport authority said in an email.

Lillian Hyslop

Hyslop was killed while out for a morning stroll in Wentworth Valley, N.S. on Sunday morning, says neighbour and fellow walker Heather Matthews.

Matthews says Hyslop could often be spotted striding through the neighbourhood on one of her frequent walks.

Hyslop was also known for her “community spirit,” and could be counted on to contribute to local suppers and activities, says Matthews.

Joey Webber

Webber had gone on a family errand toward the Shubenacadie, N.S., area, about 50 kilometres northwest of Halifax, when he was killed.

Coun. Steve Streatch, who lives four houses away from Webber in the rural community of Antrim, said he was “a fine young man who lived in the community of the Musquodoboit Valley, and it's a tragic loss.”

Streatch said Webber worked in the woods, often using traditional methods, and is survived by young daughters.

“He had a good outlook. He always had a big smile, and a lot of times that's hard to find in people. Often in the morning I would drive by to council and I'd see him at the bus stop with his children,” Streatch said.

“He always waved and had a big smile on this face.”

-With Files from CTV News and The Canadian Press